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The Old Dairy, Herne

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4.6
out of 5
Kent » Herne
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms: 1

The Old Dairy is a detached ground floor cottage set in the owners' grounds in Herne village, Kent. This former dairy sits between the coastal resorts of Herne Bay and Whitstable, with Canterbury just 6 miles away. The property features a vaulted ceiling in the sitting room and a private decked area perfect for outdoor dining.

Herne offers excellent transport links with buses every 15 minutes to Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable. The village has a shop and pub within a minute's walk. Herne Bay beach is a 30-minute walk away. The location provides easy access to Whitstable's harbour fish market and Margate's seafront attractions.

The cottage sleeps two guests in one bright double bedroom.

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About The Old Dairy

The Old Dairy is a detached ground floor cottage set in the owners' grounds in Herne village, Kent. This former dairy sits between the coastal resorts of Herne Bay and Whitstable, with Canterbury just 6 miles away. The property features a vaulted ceiling in the sitting room and a private decked area perfect for outdoor dining.

Herne offers excellent transport links with buses every 15 minutes to Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable. The village has a shop and pub within a minute's walk. Herne Bay beach is a 30-minute walk away. The location provides easy access to Whitstable's harbour fish market and Margate's seafront attractions.

The cottage sleeps two guests in one bright double bedroom. Accommodation includes a fitted kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge. The sitting room has dining space, TV with Freeview and DVD player. A shower room completes the layout. Electric heating throughout keeps the space comfortable.

Canterbury Cathedral sits 6 miles away (15 minutes). Whitstable harbour is 6 miles distant (20 minutes). Margate seafront lies 12 miles away (25 minutes). Wildwood Discovery Park offers family activities nearby.

The Old Dairy suits couples wanting a peaceful Kent base with outstanding bus connections. Off-road parking for one car is provided.

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Need To Know

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Old Dairy

Welcoming Hosts

Elaine and Gareth provide a warm welcome with fresh milk, homemade cakes and flowers on arrival. Their friendly Fox Red Labrador often visits guests.

Outstanding Bus Links

Bus stop 50 metres away offers services every 15 minutes to Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable. Many guests didn't need their car during stays.

Comfortable Bed

Guests consistently praised the comfortable bed and quality mattress. The bright double bedroom features a restful atmosphere for excellent sleep quality.

Perfect Location

Village position between Whitstable and Herne Bay provides easy access to Kent's coast. Canterbury Cathedral is just 15 minutes by car or bus.

Private Decked Area

Guests enjoy their own decking space described as a sun trap. The area includes outdoor furniture and overlooks the owners' large garden.

Village Convenience

Shop and pub within one minute's walk. The Smugglers Inn sits 40 metres away. Post office and stores are within short walking distance.

Getting To The Old Dairy

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Old Dairy by car, take the A299 towards Herne and turn onto the main road through the village. The cottage entrance is directly from this main road and requires careful attention when exiting. Off-road parking for one car is provided at the property.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, approximately 6 miles from the property. From the station you can take a local bus service or taxi to Herne village. Buses run frequently throughout the day.

Off-road parking for one car
Canterbury West station (6 miles)
Bus stop 50m away with services every 15 minutes

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Canterbury Cathedral
Distance: 6 miles
CT1 2EH
Whitstable Harbour
Distance: 6 miles
CT5 1AB
Wildwood Discovery Park
Distance: 8 miles
CT3 4AB
Herne Bay Seafront
Distance: 2 miles
CT6 5JN
Reculver Towers Country Park
Distance: 3 miles
CT6 6SS
Blean Woods Nature Reserve
Distance: 4 miles
CT2 9JR
Herne Village Stores
Distance: 0.1 miles
CT6 7HL
Whitstable Town Centre
Distance: 6 miles
CT5 1BQ
Canterbury City Centre
Distance: 6 miles
CT1 2JR
Herne Bay Bus Stop
Distance: 50 metres
CT6 7HQ
Canterbury West Station
Distance: 6 miles
CT1 2RB
Herne Village Post Office
Distance: 0.2 miles
CT6 7HL
Canterbury Cathedral
Distance: 6 miles
CT1 2EH
Whitstable Harbour
Distance: 6 miles
CT5 1AB
Wildwood Discovery Park
Distance: 8 miles
CT3 4AB
Herne Bay Seafront
Distance: 2 miles
CT6 5JN
Reculver Towers Country Park
Distance: 3 miles
CT6 6SS
Blean Woods Nature Reserve
Distance: 4 miles
CT2 9JR
Herne Village Stores
Distance: 0.1 miles
CT6 7HL
Whitstable Town Centre
Distance: 6 miles
CT5 1BQ
Canterbury City Centre
Distance: 6 miles
CT1 2JR
Herne Bay Bus Stop
Distance: 50 metres
CT6 7HQ
Canterbury West Station
Distance: 6 miles
CT1 2RB
Herne Village Post Office
Distance: 0.2 miles
CT6 7HL

Is The Old Dairy Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The Old Dairy is not ideal for families with children. The cottage sleeps only two guests in one double bedroom with no additional sleeping space. The property sits directly on a busy main road which presents safety concerns. However, Wildwood Discovery Park lies 8 miles away and offers family activities. The owners have a friendly Fox Red Labrador and chickens that children might enjoy meeting during their stay.
Pet Friendly
Pets are not allowed at The Old Dairy. The property has a strict no-pets policy clearly stated in the booking terms. The owners keep their own Fox Red Labrador named Rua who may visit guests during their stay. The cottage also has chickens on site. While you cannot bring your own pet, you may enjoy meeting the friendly resident animals during your visit to this Kent countryside location.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old Dairy

The Smugglers Inn

Located 40 metres from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT6 7HL

The Curious Cat

Located 0.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT6 7NZ

Butchers Arms Micropub

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT6 7HL

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old Dairy

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, The Old Dairy does not have a hot tub. The property features a private decked area with outdoor furniture for relaxing outside.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at The Old Dairy. The owners have their own friendly Fox Red Labrador who may visit during your stay.
How many guests does The Old Dairy sleep?
The cottage sleeps two guests in one bright double bedroom with a comfortable bed. All accommodation is on the ground floor for easy access.
What kitchen facilities are provided?
The fitted kitchen includes an electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge. Guests share use of the owner's washing machine for laundry needs.
Is there parking at the property?
Off-road parking for one car is provided. The entrance is directly from a main road and requires careful manoeuvring when exiting.
What's included in the rental price?
Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the rent. A cot and highchair are available on request at no extra charge.
How close is public transport?
A bus stop sits just 50 metres from the cottage with services every 15 minutes. Buses run to Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable throughout the day.
What are the changeover arrangements?
Seven-night bookings run Saturday to Saturday. Short breaks can start on any day and are available during winter, off-season and last-minute periods.

The Old Dairy Reviews

Lindsay
A lovely comfortable and well equipped property. Theperfect base for visiting the surrounding areas in Kent. Thankyou to the owners who were really welcoming and friendly. All in all a great holiday spent here
We enjoyed a wonderful stay at The Old Dairy. The accommodation was excellent. The welcome we were given by the owners was friendly and helpful. It's position gave us a great base to explore the area.
Unfortunately i became ill and had to go to hospital so that has a bearing on ... Unfortunately i became ill and had to go to hospital so that has a bearing on our review but what we would like to say is how kind the owners were and that made a big difference in a difficult situation & will be remembered thanks very much Brett & Liz
Sandra
Lovely place to stay. Good hosts wonderful company of a very special dog. As we havent a dog of our own it was an extra pleasure. Easy access to buses and very frequent. Really comfortable bed and seating area. In all very happy week with wonderful weather.
Lindsey
A lovely cosy cottage with everything required for a comfortable stay. The plentiful local public transport nearby was an added bonus. Our hosts could not have been more helpful.
Elaine
Nice, well decorated cottage for 2 people. Good location for visiting Kent coastline. Owner helpful.
Carole
Lovely cottage in a great location in a good place to explore the local area. Close to a good bus route. Very welcoming and comfortable
Mike And Linda
Great little place for 2 persons. In easy reach of Herne, Reculver, Whitstable, Canterbury,Wildwood. Very friendly family and that includes their fabulous red lab
Elaine & Gareth were excellent hosts, very friendly,helpful & obliging The Old Dairy is a lovely place, clean, comfortable, & functional. With a beautiful, friendly Fox Red Labrador to call in on us . Great location for visiting Canterbury,Herne Bay, Reculver, Broadstairs & Whistable Definately would love to return
First stayed here in 2016 but now moved to within 2 hours away and wanted to visit North Kent, so chose The Old Dairy again. Such a lovely family, including the beautiful red lab. Everything was as it should be and a great base for us to visit friends and revisit places. We had great weather which helps. Visited Broadstairs, Whitstable, Reculver, Herne Bay and a special mention to the Hampton Inn, through Herne Bay, a great pub where our friend is the licensee. Lovely food. Also visited Wildwood where, if you are coeliac, they will make a gluten free pizza for you! Hope to visit this lovely place again
Trevor
We had a lovely, short stay at The Old dairy. We didn't have a lot of contact with the owners, when we did they were both very nice and extremely helpful. The property was great, clean, had everything we neededwanted, was very quiet and we enjoyed our stay. Thank you very much.
Gillian
We had a lovely stay at The Old Dairy, it was clean, very comfortable, and had everything we needed. lots of lovely walks near by, didn't need to use the car, bus service was really good, bus stop just up the road and buses every 15 minutes. It was easy to walk into Herne bay, only 30 mins, not the prettiest of walks but easy to find and no steep hills! Really sorry Elaine, I forgot to empty the bin !!!
A lovely little cottage, tucked away in the owners massive garden. A nice decking area to relax outside. Very very friendly hosts. No brush to give it a clean before departure. maybe something to consider. Overall a very enjoyable stay. Thanks
Couple of pillows badly stain Shower pressure bad
The Old Dairy was very good had all we needed for a great holiday and location was great. Bus stop only 50m for bus into Canterbury and only 2pound for a single ticket. The Smugglers inn is 40m away and has plenty of drinks on offer and Colin was very friendly. The Curious Cat is a 15 minute walk and serves good food and drinks at reasonable prices. The property was very comfortable and a nice patio area for a quiet drink. Elaine was a great hostess and was so helpful with our travel plans. Would definitely stay again if and when we visit England.
Vehicular access is quite tricky,but once inside the gates,it is very secure. It is peaceful and quiet. The bed and sofa are both comfortable. We enjoyed our week in spite of the facilties being dated. Cobwebs and dust were prevalent and a fair bit of mould and limescale in the bathroom. Also, the bins were overflowing.
We had such a wonderful holiday, our host and family were very helpful and what a lovely family! ! The Old Dairy had everything we needed, was cosy, clean and close to some beautiful beaches and the historic city of Canterbury . Very peaceful. Alan &Dawn Nottingham.
Sharon
Lovely and comfortable little place. Very friendly and welcoming owners really enjoyed our stay would definitely recommend a stay here thank you for the milk and cakes, the fresh flowers were a lovely touch.
Sunil Kumar
The property is nice , however would have been more better if the basic amenities are provided , though we understand that it was a last minute confirmation. Owners were helpful and reachable over phone all the time . The property doesn't have the WIFI , it would be good if they provide so. Overall its a nice stay
Rachel
Lovely well equipped cottage quilt was very hot as the heating was very efficient so didnt need such a high tog. Very central for pubs, buses, shop and church. Friendly hosts who provided cakes, milk, eggs and flowers a lovely gesture.
Clarence
The Cottage needed a lot of updating and hadnt had a proper clean before our arrival kitchen equipment needed replacing and chairs etc needed a clean The windows didnt shut properly the paint around them was flaking off The toilet wouldnt flush properly and was reported the week before our visit we were there for two weeks and it took over a week for it to be repaired There were no blinds at the kitchen bathroom windows We had snail trails in the kitchen most mornings. A very disappointing visit
We reported that the toilet would not flush sporadically on the first day not resolved at any point in our stay. Decor bare patches of plaster around the bedroom window. Sealant around bathroom sink badly cracked. External paint in poor condition.No blinds in kitchen or bathroom. Equipment no oven gloves, plates, glasses etc were mismatched. Very little cutlery. No where to put dry food. Towels need replacement soon. Generally, needs a make over with attention to detail. Suggest owners sleep and eat in the unit to see the need for more and better quality equipment.Do Sykes actually regularly check the standard of cottages?
Excellent accommodation with a large garden that you can sit out in. Immaculately clean and tidy and larger than it appears in the photos. The village has a very good service to the bus station in Canterbury. A visit to the Butchers Arms the UKs first micro pub is a must
The location of the Old Dairy is perfect for a variety of day trips. Very comfortable accommodation and the friendly hosts were very helpful with suggestions of best day trips and places to eat.
Malcolm
A warm welcome, peaceful yet within sight of the village centre with excellent walks and bus service routes to Canterbury and Herne Bay.
Lovely little cottage, comfortable and clean.
Robert
The dairy was great for the surrounding area, the buses
Fantastic hosts made us feel very welcome. The Old Dairy is charming. Clean and cosy. We had a fabulous time. Perfectly placed to visit lots of lovely places on the Kent coast. A little Gem!!
We were only had one day as the Old Dairy had water coming through the ceiling, so to make it easier for the owners we decided to leave. I have to say that the owners were lovely people and couldnt have done more for us.
At The Old Dairy you are made so welcome, such a beautiful place very clean comfortable and a patio area to sit at too I highly recommend this for a great holiday base for exploring Kent.
Albert
Elaine, Gareth and family made us very welcome and gave us ideas for visiting and eating and was always available .
The Old Dairy is a beautiful & well appointed accommodation. There is a lovely patio at the rear which a wonderfully little sun trap.
Philip
Excellent location, didnt need to use the car all week because of the frequent bus service from 200 yds along the road. The hosts were over and above friendly and helpful yet unobtrusive nothing was too much trouble for them. Our stay was relaxing and restful and altogether just what we were looking for.
Robert
Excellent location with a great bus service to Whitstable and Canterbury. Owners very friendly and helpful.
Emmeline
Great location for exploring the local area great accomadation very friendly and helpful owners would reccomend
Christopher
Lovely cottage! I felt so relaxed and welcome. The owners were so welcome and friendly. The cottage is clean and comfortable and atmospheric. Perfect for a retreat. Beautiful big garden.
Rosalind
The cottage was situated in between houses which front directly onto the Main Street. This makes access and exit a bit difficult. The people were pleasant and had left milk etc for us on arrival. The cottage itself was very gloomy, due to the size of the windows and the aspect of the property. The shower was a little bijou, but it worked well. There were no curtains just Venetian blinds, which gave a stark quality. The bed was comfortable. I think the property could do with a lick of paint inside particularly around the windows. Herne is well positioned to visit several interesting places.
For us, the mattress was too soft. But have recommended the property to several friends as, with that one exception, it's beautiful and ideal for touring that part of Kent. The mattress is a purely individual matter and what suits one wont suit another!
It was a comfortable stay with all the things we needed. The shower was a little tricky being quite small with nowhere to put your soap etc, but the bed was super comfortable and the electric wall heaters warmed up the cottage very quickly when we arrived. We were welcomed and shown where to park. Getting back out on to the main road can be tricky we were very grateful for the mirror to see what was coming!
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